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+# Open-source software company closes the Linux gap in device management with Fleet
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+A global open-source software company manages Windows, macOS, and Linux at scale. Linux is central to its business, but existing tools didn’t support it with the same depth as macOS and Windows.
+
+Fleet helps the company adopt Linux as part of a unified endpoint strategy while supporting strict security and audit requirements.
+
+## At a glance
+
+* **Industry:** Open-source software
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+* **Devices managed:** ~5,100 devices across Windows, macOS, and Linux
+
+* **Primary requirements:** Self-hosting, GitOps, visibility into their devices
+
+* **Previous challenge:** Weak Linux support in existing tools
+
+## The challenge
+
+Before Fleet, the company used tools such as Jamf and Intune for macOS and Windows.
+
+That left Linux as a major gap. For an organization built around Linux and open-source software, that disconnect created both technical and operational friction.
+
+The team needed a platform that could handle Linux seriously, support self-hosting, and align with compliance requirements such as Common Criteria certification and security audits.
+
+## The evaluation criteria
+
+The team focused on three requirements:
+
+1. **Self-hosted deployment**  
+    Maintain control for security and compliance.
+
+2. **GitOps workflows**  
+    Manage policy and software through code.
+
+3. **osquery integration**  
+    Collect detailed data for compliance and security monitoring.
+
+## The solution
+
+Fleet gave the team a way to manage Windows, macOS, and Linux through one platform.
+
+The company uses GitOps workflows to automate software management and keep endpoint configuration aligned with security policy. Migration moved quickly, starting with user acceptance testing and progressing to broad rollout within weeks.
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+Fleet’s open-source model was a strong fit for the company’s culture and technical standards.
+
+## The results
+
+Fleet helped the team close Linux gaps and simplify management across operating systems.
+
+* **Fast rollout:** From testing to broad rollout in just a matter of weeks
+
+* **Better Linux coverage:** Linux devices now align with macOS and Windows management.
+
+* **Simpler operations:** One platform reduces administrative complexity for a global workforce.
+
+## Why they recommend Fleet
+
+Fleet lets the team manage Linux, macOS, and Windows in one place, while staying aligned with its open-source and compliance requirements.
+
+## About Fleet
+
+Fleet is the single endpoint management platform for macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, and cloud infrastructure. Trusted by over 1,300 organizations, Fleet empowers IT and security teams to accelerate productivity, build verifiable trust, and optimize costs.
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+By bringing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to device management, Fleet ensures endpoints remain secure and operational, freeing engineering teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
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+Fleet offers total deployment flexibility: on-premises, air-gapped, container-native (Docker and Kubernetes), or cloud-agnostic (AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean). Organizations can also choose fully managed SaaS via Fleet Cloud, ensuring complete control over data residency and legal jurisdiction.
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